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Happy -37th- Bijoy Dibosh

2008-12-12T19:35:00.005-06:00

Victory Day (Bengali: বিজয় দিবস Bijôe Dibôsh) is celebrated on December 16 in Bangladesh.

On this day in 1971, the Pakistani Army surrendered to the Indo-Bangladeshi High Command in Dhaka. See Wikipedia Entry

Event:
Bangladesh Association of Chicago is celebrating '37th Bijoy Dibosh' on Dec-14-2008 at

Skokie Library
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.673.7774 phone

Time: 2-5pm
There will be a Cultural Show conducted by Dalia Nausheen and Azad Hafiz.
Admission: Free
Light Snacks will be serve.

Source: India Bulletin

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Chicago Cyclocross Cup 2008

2008-12-10T21:00:00.003-06:00

The Chicago Cyclocross Cup was started in 2004 by a group of ‘crossers from local teams that had a strong desire to race in their neighborhood. They spoke to other people who had similar goals and before you knew it a series was born. While the series will vary from year to year, you can expect some great new venues with spectacular support and all the fun that you expect at a ‘cross race.

Photos by Santheo
Cyclo-Cross Race? See Wikipedia Entry

Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrested for Corruption Charges

2008-12-09T12:13:00.003-06:00

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said today that federal authorities arrested Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich today because the governor went on "a political corruption crime spree" that needed to be stopped.

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Talk Radio Show - Dec 07 2008

2008-12-07T21:26:00.015-06:00

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Pakistan Gov cannot Control Militants by TRN

2008-12-06T21:19:00.008-06:00

The Real News Network Presentation - http://therealnews.com

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Published on December 5, 2008

Bio

Tariq Amin-Khan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. In addition to a PhD in Social and Political Thought from York University in Toronto, he holds a Master’s degree in South Asian Studies from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Karachi in Pakistan. The title of his doctoral thesis is Theorizing the Post-Colonial State in the Era of Capitalist Globalism.

Mumbai: Media Speculations over Pakistan -TRN

2008-12-06T21:13:00.007-06:00

The Real News Network Presentation - http://therealnews.com

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Published on December 4, 2008

Bio

Tariq Amin-Khan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. In addition to a PhD in Social and Political Thought from York University in Toronto, he holds a Master’s degree in South Asian Studies from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Karachi in Pakistan. The title of his doctoral thesis is Theorizing the Post-Colonial State in the Era of Capitalist Globalism.

President Obama's Weekly Address - Dec.06

2008-12-06T21:06:00.002-06:00

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Deadly Car Bombing in Pakistan

2008-12-06T00:02:00.004-06:00

Death toll from Pakistan car bombing rises to 29

Green-Hybrid Buses for CTA

2008-12-04T16:50:00.003-06:00

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Talk Radio Show - Nov 30 2008

2008-11-30T17:19:00.002-06:00

Special Interview with Amaresh Misra, Indian Historian.

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Mumbai Under Attack

2008-11-26T18:11:00.018-06:00

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Read More:
Time
NyTimes
NPR
SajaForum: South Asian Journalists Association
Indiana University

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Update 7:08pm(CST):
US gov't, Obama join condemnation of Mumbai attacks

The State Department has created a call center for Americans seeking any information on relatives or friends affected by the attacks.
The number is 1-888-407-4747.

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Update 7:31pm(CST):

Mumbai: Hemant Karkare, Maharashta Police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad chief, and two of his officers were killed in the terrorist attack in Mumbai on Thursday.

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Update 7:52pm(CST):
Read latest reports on Mahalo and Wikipedia Wiki Pages of Mumbai Attack

Capital Talk - GeoTv - Nov-26-2008

2008-11-26T18:02:00.005-06:00

Topic: Special Treatment for the CJ’s Daughter?

Host: Hamid Mir
Guest: Imran Khan & Khursheed Shah

Brought to you by PkPolitics.com

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Talk Radio Show - Nov 23 2008

2008-11-23T18:11:00.000-06:00

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Buying Bollywood by iBall

2008-11-22T17:34:00.001-06:00

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iTunes U - For Students, Teachers & Everyone Else

2008-11-22T16:45:00.001-06:00

Video - Direct Web Link

Apple's iTunes U - for University

iTunes U puts the power of the iTunes Store to work for colleges and universities, so users can easily search, download, and play course content just like they do music, movies, and TV shows.

visit iTunes U

Atta Ullah - Saif-Ul-Malook Dushmun Merhay Tay

2008-11-22T16:20:00.003-06:00

Song of the Week

If you're having hard time following what he is saying then this poor translation may help,

Dushmun merhay tay kushi nah keryeah sajnah vi mer jana
Deeger tay din huayeah Mohamad ohruk noon dub jana

Bag baharaan tay gulzaraan bin yaraan kis kari
Yaar milhan dukh kathun hazaraan shuker kerhaan lakh wari

Dilber mukh vikanda nahi dag meda kis dhona
Sajan da der chor Mohamad ksi der ja vi klonah

Mali da kam pani dainah per per maskaan lahway
Malik da kam phal phul lanah laway ya nah laway

Lohay lohay per lay kuriyeah jay tud panda pernah
Sham payhi bin sham Mohamad ghar jandi nain dernah

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The Dabbawalas - India's lunch delivery men

2008-11-22T15:39:00.001-06:00

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The Rise of the Mannequins

2008-11-21T18:13:00.000-06:00

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Banner Auction for Mayor Daley's 'Sharing It' Program

2008-11-21T17:30:00.007-06:00

Banner Auction
Harry Caray's Restaurant

Sox and Cubs banners hanging on a street poleLive auction at Harry Caray's Restaurant featuring numerous city street pole banners highlighting everything from sports victories and festivals to special city occasions and museum shows.

Proceeds from these sales benefit Mayor Richard M. Daley's "Sharing It" Program which raises funds and collects food for the underprivileged through activities such as this banner auction. Donations are made to the Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation and the Greater Chicago Food Depository and to purchase holiday gifts and provide holiday entertainment for needy Chicago children.

Dates: Nov 22, 2008
Hours: 11am-1pm (CST)

Location:
Harry Caray's Restaurant
33 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654

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Admission: FREE

Purchase banners by cash, check or credit card.

Accessibility: Yes

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Chicago's Upcoming Events Nov-2008

2008-11-21T15:57:00.003-06:00

* Chicago Park District - November-2008 Calender

* Thanksgiving Feast
Come out in honor of Thanksgiving and enjoy hot dogs, soda and other snacks

Date: 11/26/08
Start Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Schedule Notes: All Ages
Cost: free
Location : Cornell Square Park

* Thanksgiving Events and stuff to do list by About.com

* Gauri Gill: The Americans

through December 28
Chicago Cultural Center, Michigan Avenue Galleries
78 E. Washington St.
Free

Photographed across the United States from 2000 to 2007, Gauri Gill’s exhibition documents the Indian population as it has settled across the country - in rural areas, small towns, and big cities - both retaining its traditional signifiers of Indian identity and merging within a larger American plurality.
The resulting color photographs are simultaneously humorous, poignant, ironic, and beguiling. Gill’s portrayal of her subjects and their lives emerges through her strict attention to detail and sympathetic juxtapositions. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
Department of Cultural Affairs: 312.744.6630

* Café Society

Every Wednesday at 12:30pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph Café
77 E. Randolph St., Chicago
Free
Every Wednesday, the public is invited to gather at the large table in the Randolph Café -- Café Society's newest location - to discuss a pre-selected current event or issue. Café Society is a project designed to foster a more robust civil society, more cohesive and interactive communities, greater media literacy and a more informed and engaged citizenry through weekly coffee shop conversations about contemporary social issues. Current media reports (along with ample doses of caffeine) serve as stimulants for the conversations. The topics are chosen a few days in advance in order to be up-to-the-minute. The discussion is facilitated by staff of The Public Square. For the week's topic and suggested readings, visit www.thepublicsquare.org, write info@thepublicsquare.org or call 312-422-5580.
The series is presented by The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council and the Chicago Cultural Center.
For information about other Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs events, visit the Department of Cultural Affairs website.
Department of Cultural Affairs: 312-744-6630

Please feel free to tell us if you know any fun stuff happening in or around Chicago, in comments.

Kha-ma-Kha Hyderabadi in Chicago

2008-11-21T15:27:00.004-06:00

Mazahiya Mushaira, Chicago
Poet: Kha-ma-Kha Hyderabadi

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Check out 'DON' Film at Chicago Public Library

2008-11-21T12:25:00.011-06:00

Shah Rukh Khan's Mega Movie 'Don' now available at
Chicago Public Library. Free (DVD).
http://www.chipublib.org/search/details/cn/2199997

Summary:
Narcotics officer Vijay covertly assumes the identity of the biggest crime boss in history, Don. Before Don's rivals and the government pursuing him find out the truth, however, the keeper of Vijay's real identity is killed, leaving him everyone's target.

Publisher:
New York, NY : [S.l.] : UTV Communications ;
Excel Entertainment, [2007]

Paper Retriever Project

2008-11-21T12:16:00.003-06:00

The Paper Retriever program benefits society and organizations in the following ways:

Benefits the Environment and Community – Through the recycling of newspapers, magazines, catalogs and mail, each participating organization reduces landfill use, saves water and energy.

Promotes Environmental Stewardship and Education – Paper Retriever provides free materials to support each organization's recycling program. We also work with the program coordinators to foster environmental stewardship through recycling and environmental activities.

Absolutely Free – There are never any hidden charges or deductions from the money earned. Participation, bin placement, maintenance and collection services are provided in return for your recycling efforts.

Unrestricted Funds – All Paper Retriever trucks are equipped with the latest on-board scales and computers allowing the weight of paper to be individually recorded at the time of pick-up. This allows each organization to be evaluated on its own merits and accomplishments. The revenue earned from this paper can be used for specific projects that the organization chooses.

Web Link of Paper Retriever Website

Locations Map of Zip Code 60659

Election Reports by Mujahid Ghazi for ExpressNewsTv

2008-11-21T09:49:00.000-06:00

Talk Radio Show - Nov 16 2008

2008-11-16T22:58:00.000-06:00

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Talk Radio Show - Nov 09 2008

2008-11-09T22:57:00.000-06:00

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Talk Radio Show - Nov 02 2008

2008-11-02T22:56:00.000-06:00

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2008-11-02T11:41:00.002-06:00

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Urdu Tech News
Cemendtaur 'Urdu Dunya' Blog
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Urdu Websites

www.urdupoint.com
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www.aligarians.com
www.indianmuslims.in
www.TwoCircles.net
www.IndianMuslims.info
www.UrduCorner.com
www.Urdustan.com
www.KitaabGhar.com

Pakistani Urdu Newspapers

www.jang.com.pk
www.urdutimes.com
www.express.com.pk
www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk
www.millat.com
www.jasarat.com
http://news.urdutech.com/

Indian Urdu Newspapers

www.inquilab.com
www.siasat.com
www.munsifdaily.com

Famous Urdu Poets websites

www.allamaiqbal.com
www.faiz.com

Sports

www.pakpassion.net

Talk Radio Show - Oct 26 2008

2008-10-26T22:55:00.000-05:00

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Talk Radio Show - Oct 19 2008

2008-10-19T22:54:00.000-05:00

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Talk Radio Show - Oct 12 2008

2008-10-12T22:53:00.000-05:00

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Talk Radio Show - Oct 05 2008

2008-10-05T22:52:00.000-05:00

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Loose Talk by ABN Team on Pak Azadi Mela 2008

2008-08-17T09:26:00.000-05:00

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Pakistan Azadi Mela by
Federation of Suburban Pakistanis
Hoffman Estate, IL
Date: Aug-16-2008

Loose Talk was performed by ABN
Cast:
Mujahid Ghazi (Host),
Fahda Jafri (Student),
Jibran Ilyas (Newspaper Editor),
Zeeshan Farooq (Awaam),
Khurram Habib (Lawyer),
Haider (Poet),
Aly Boghani (Leader)

Talk Radio Show - Aug 10 2008

2008-08-10T22:51:00.000-05:00

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Talk Radio Show - Aug 03 2008

2008-08-03T17:49:00.000-05:00

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Legacy of Independence - 1857-2008

2008-08-03T09:34:00.000-05:00

Date: Aug,3rd,2008
Speaker: Amaresh Misra
Organize by ABN Chicago

Talk Radio Show - July 27 2008

2008-07-27T17:44:00.000-05:00

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Talk Radio Show - July 20 2008

2008-07-20T17:00:00.001-05:00

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2007-11-21T08:15:00.000-06:00

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ARY Clip of ABN 10 yr Anniversay Program

2007-07-26T09:29:00.000-05:00

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- Aired on ARY Primetime news (9pm) on July 24, 2007

Loose Talk by ABN Team on ABN 10 year Anniv.

2007-07-26T09:18:00.000-05:00

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Date: July,24,2008
Loose Talk performed by Asian Broadcasting Network's RJs on their 10th Anniversary of radio.

Cast,
Host: Khurram Habib,
Journalist: Jibran Ilyas,
Lawyer: Sadiya Khan,
Travel Agent: Hassan Khan,
Awaam: Zeeshan Farooq

About Us

2006-11-21T08:35:00.000-06:00

Asian Broadcasting Network is a non-profit Organization serving the community since 1997 with a cause to provide an alternate forum of expression for the ever growing South Asian community in the Chicago and at the same time educate our listeners on various topics of interest. Just recently, we have made a big stride and our Radio can listen on the internet worldwide. Our listeners are predominantly belonging to the South Asian community and majority of listeners are from United States and there is also a sizable audience from across the world.
In order to address the needs of the ever-growing audience and to continue operation, it is proposed that a $xx.00 will be needed not only for continuing operation but also to improve our program quality by producing good quality segments, buying equipment. The request will also cater for the website improvement, archiving of the programs, providing training and internship opportunities to the aspiring young talents who want to be in the world of radio broadcasting.

Mission Statement

The mission of Asian Broadcasting Network is to perform community service among the South Asian community by providing quality radio programming.
Provide a platform of expression for the South Asian community where their socio-economic and political issues are raised and their solutions discussed.
Inculcate political awareness among the community so that the community can play its due role in the mainstream politics.
Educate listeners by providing objective news, analysis and discussion of domestic, regional and international importance.

Brief History and Background

Dr. Mujahid Ghazi and his wife have been involved with the Radio Pakistan since 1968. He started his broadcasting career from Radio Pakistan’s “School Broadcasting Network” which was designed to provide a forum for talented children who have interest in broadcasting. He continued his stint at Radio Pakistan along with his professional studies in medicine and involved with Radio Pakistan in various capacities. He presented shows on health and medicine in Urdu and was an active participant along with his wife of the Youth Magazine which was one of the most popular radio shows that produced great debaters, compere, artists. He remained part of the team till 1982.

While migrating to US , Dr.Ghazi found that there is not a single TV program running for the South Asian Community in the Chicagoland area that addresses their issues and concerns. With than in mind, he started his TV show in 1994 that ran on six local cable companies. The show was called “Jeevay Pakistan”. The program covered local community events, quiz shows, poetry recitals. The show also interviewed prominent personalities who had an impact on the South Asian communities. The show was an instant hit and ran non-stop till 2000. At the same time in 1997, Dr. Ghazi, started Urdu Talk Radio show keeping in view of the interests for talk radio among the community and also due to the fact that the concept of talk radio always have a special connection with the listeners due to its spontaneity and also due to the fact that listeners have the ability to share their views, likes and dislikes openly on various topics of interest. Therefore at one point they had shows both on radio and TV. Moving on, they continued their focus on Talk Radio and now

It has just finished 10 years of broadcasting. Urdu Talk Radio has the unique distinction on being the first one of its kind in North America that started in 1997.
Of late, the team has some fresh blood now, with the young professionals from various fields who have a flare for broadcasting. The list contains, IT Professionals, Civil Engineers, Technical writers and Finance Professional who is working hard apart from their professional responsibilities to make it is success.

ABN TEAM

2006-11-21T08:00:00.003-06:00

Names in no particular order,

Ibrahim
Suha
Alma
Jibran
Samra
Fahad
Zeeshan
Khurram
Haseeb
Mujahid Ghazi

Correspondents
Sabahat Ashraf -California
Aqil Sajjad -Boston
Rauf Tabani -Karachi
Farooq Ganai -Jammu & Kashmir

Show Producer
(undisclosed)

This is not a complete list.

If you like to Join our Team then
feel free to contact us at 847-682-4191